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Wichita State, WSU Tech, Wichita Public Schools partner to support Kansas’ teacher workforce

Wichita State, WSU Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech) and Wichita Public Schools (WPS) have announced a new partnership designed to strengthen the region’s teacher workforce through the launch of the Future Teacher Academy and a 2+2 pathway program. This innovative partnership offers WPS graduates a seamless route to earn their teaching…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/08/wichita-state-wsu-tech-wichita-public-schools-partner-to-support-kansas-teacher-workforce/

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Engineering associate professor named Sam Bloomfield Chair in Engineering

…Engineering, as the Sam Bloomfield Chair in Engineering for the next five years, effective May 11. The endowed position, funded by the Sam and Rie Bloomfield Foundation, is designed to support engineering education and research initiatives. “Dr. Gu has demonstrated exceptional accomplishments in securing extramural funding from competitive federal…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/01/engineering-associate-professor-named-sam-bloomfield-chair-in-engineering/

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Looking for a change in scenery? Try out these spots

…quiet place to study, including rooms you can rent out for free and a 24/7 study area. Woolsey Hall, one of WSU’s newest buildings, is equipped with state-of-the-art study rooms designed for comfort and productivity. And take advantage of the Cargill Café on the first floor. Shocker Success Center is designed for students first. While studying, you’re never …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/29/looking-for-a-change-in-scenery-try-out-these-spots/

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Turn ideas into insights with Ignitor 2.0

Have a business idea but not sure how to move forward? Ignitor 2.0 is an interactive startup training designed for aspiring and active entrepreneurs looking to validate their idea and turn it into a real opportunity. Through hands-on exercises, customer engagement and expert feedback, participants will refine their concepts, test key assumptions and build a …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/08/turn-ideas-into-insights-with-ignitor-2-0/

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Sign up for active threat training with WSUPD

Join the Wichita State Police Department in its active threat training using ALERRT’s Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) curriculum. The CRASE course, designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy developed by ALERRT in 2004, provides strategies, guidance and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event. Topics include…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/03/sign-up-for-active-threat-training-with-wsupd-3/

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All employees are required to complete annual conflict of interest disclosure

…Regents and WSU Policy, all employees are required to annually disclose certain external interests, activities and consulting arrangements. The university has an internal platform designed for the collection and review of all such disclosures. The platform can be found in the myWSU portal under “Employee Required Training.” Employees who have not yet…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/01/all-employees-are-required-to-complete-annual-conflict-of-interest-disclosure/

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Obtain Adult Learner Advocate Certification – enroll now

The Urban Adult Learner Institute (UALI) is an online professional development program designed to equip faculty, staff and administrators with tools to support adult learners at urban institutions. Through self-paced modules (one to two hours each), you’ll explore research-backed strategies, earn four digital badges and achieve Adult Learner Advocate…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/31/obtain-adult-learner-advocate-certification-enroll-now/

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Join University Libraries for the Entrepreneurship Workshop on intellectual property

…to Intellectual Property” workshop from noon to 1 p.m. April 11 at Ablah Library, Digital Scholars Commons (in-person and online). Discover how to safeguard your inventions, designs, creative works and trade secrets in the informative session. Whether you’re a student with a big idea or an artist building your portfolio, the workshop will equip you with…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/28/join-university-libraries-for-the-entrepreneurship-workshop-on-intellectual-property/

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Join University Libraries for its Entrepreneurship Workshop on intellectual property

…to Intellectual Property” workshop from noon to 1 p.m. April 11 at Ablah Library, Digital Scholars Commons (in-person and online). Discover how to safeguard your inventions, designs, creative works and trade secrets in this informative session. Feel free to bring your own lunch and make it a productive break. This session is free and open to all.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/26/join-university-libraries-for-its-entrepreneurship-workshop-on-intellectual-property/

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Savvy Scholar workshop — Creating a research poster

Students can attend the free University Libraries workshop on designing visually effective research posters from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 at Ablah Library (in-person and online). With the new attendance tracking system, offering extra credit for student participation is now simpler than ever. Students will gain the skills to create presentations for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/27/savvy-scholar-workshop-creating-a-research-poster/

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Sonia Kovalevsky Day 2025 will take place April 5

Sonia Kovalevsky Day is a free all-day, all-math event from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at Wichita State Connect designed to empower the next generation of women in STEM. The event is for middle and high school students and continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. The day includes three workshops: Modular origami The game of Spot It!…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/26/sonia-kovalevsky-day-2025-will-take-place-april-5/

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New Open/Alternative Textbook courses approved for fall 2025

…within reach for more students. If you would like more information on OAT courses, visit the Open/Alternative Textbook Initiative, where you can also access the OAT course designation request forms. The deadline to submit OAT designation request forms for spring 2026 is Sept. 30, 2025.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/19/new-open-alternative-textbook-courses-approved-for-fall-2025/

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Faculty and staff are invited to free workout sessions at the F45 studio

Faculty and staff are invited to try F45 classes in the Heskett Center for free from Feb. 12 through Feb. 22. This is a chance to experience dynamic, team-based workouts designed to boost your energy, improve your fitness and elevate your work life and health Discover how F45’s workouts can help you reduce stress, improve focus and feel your best — both on…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/13/faculty-and-staff-are-invited-to-free-workout-sessions-at-the-f45-studio/

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College of Engineering personnel and public invited to participate in National Engineers Week events

To celebrate National Engineers Week (Feb. 17-23), the College of Engineering is hosting multiple events, including several designed to include college staff and faculty, as well as two public events. College staff and faculty are encouraged to attend the “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” event featuring various faculty members and the Engineering Bowling…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/12/college-of-engineering-personnel-and-public-invited-to-participate-in-national-engineers-week-events-2/

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Interested in participating in research? Fill out the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub survey

Are you interested in gaining undergraduate research experience in your field? The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub is designed to match undergraduates interested in research with a faculty mentor conducting research to form an undergraduate research experience like no other. If you are interested in this opportunity, fill out the survey. For…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/03/interested-in-participating-in-research-fill-out-the-undergraduate-research-and-creative-activity-hub-survey/

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Sign up for active threat training with WSUPD

Join the Wichita State Police Department in its active threat training using ALERRT’s Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) curriculum. The CRASE course, designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy developed by ALERRT in 2004, provides strategies, guidance and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event. Topics include…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/21/sign-up-for-active-threat-training-with-wsupd-2/

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Jumpstart your spring semester with F45 at Wichita State

Faculty and staff are invited to try F45 classes for free during the first week of the spring semester (Jan. 21-27). This is your chance to experience dynamic, team-based workouts designed to boost your energy, improve your fitness and elevate your work life and health. Class times: Monday-Thursday: 6:15 a.m., noon, 5:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Friday: 6:15 a.m.,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/17/jumpstart-your-spring-semester-with-f45-at-wichita-state/

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Spring 2025 is the last semester for Panopto at WSU

…end on June 1, 2025, and Panopto will no longer be available to staff, faculty or students. If you have videos stored in Panopto, you can download them for future use. OIR has designed training to help you move from Panopto to Stream, the new video capture and hosting solution. The Academic Resources Conference (ARC) for January 2025 also has training…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/12/11/spring-2025-is-the-last-semester-for-panopto-at-wsu/

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Save the date: Assistant professors are invited to attend Faculty Exchange Building Connections Event

Assistant professors are invited to attend an event to meet and connect with your fellow assistant professors at Wichita State. The event is designed for faculty who are less than fours years as a tenure track faculty and who want to discover potential future collaborators and forge valuable relationships. The event is scheduled from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Feb. 21,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/12/09/save-the-date-assistant-professors-are-invited-to-attend-faculty-exchange-building-connections-event/

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Attend ‘meditation for fidgety skeptics’ during weekly Quiet Time

…you might try meditation but could never get your mind and body to settle down “enough to do it”? Try Quiet Time. This week, organizers will begin a series of meditations designed just for “fidgety skeptics” using Dan Harris and Jeff Warren’s book, “Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics.” Starting today and for the next several weeks, meditations from Quiet…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/12/03/attend-meditation-for-fidgety-skeptics-during-weekly-quiet-time/